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Willis, TX Permit Fees (2026)

Building permit fees and building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permit fees for Willis, straight from the official fee schedule, with a free permit fee calculator below.

Permit fees double if work starts before a permit is obtained. Fees of the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office are separate from the city's and are not included here.

In Willis, a building permit for a remodel runs $200.00 in permit fees, a $20,000 re-roof $70.00, an HVAC change-out $185.00, an electrical panel upgrade or rewire $185.00, and a whole-house repipe $185.00. Totals include the documented surcharges and minimum fees; where the schedule prices by unit, figures assume a 200 sq ft remodel area, one system, and a 200 sq ft job area. Each figure is that single permit only: a job that combines trades, like a kitchen remodel with electrical and plumbing work, pays each applicable permit. Pick a project to load it in the calculator below.

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City of Willis Permit Fee Schedule (Code Sec. 155.073, adopted August 20, 2019)

Covers building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical/HVAC, and roofing permits.

Apply online at the Willis permit portal, or call 936-856-4611.

Schedule effective October 1, 2019. Last verified: November 3, 2026

Willis Permit Fee Schedule

Every documented rule for each permit type, straight from the official schedule.

Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fees in Willis

Residential (1–2 family): Replace a complete HVAC system
$185.00 per system (complete HVAC system), minimum $185.00
Residential (1–2 family): Addition or remodel ductwork
tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $175.00
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$175.00
Over 1,000 sq ft
$175.00 plus $50.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Commercial addition or remodel
tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $175.00
Up to 1,000 sq ft
$175.00
Over 1,000 sq ft
$175.00 plus $50.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft
Commercial / 3+ units: Replace a complete HVAC system
$185.00 per system (complete HVAC system), minimum $185.00
New construction HVAC
tiered rates by sq ft, minimum $225.00
Up to 3,000 sq ft
$225.00
Over 3,000 sq ft
$225.00 plus $50.00 per additional 1,000 sq ft
Miscellaneous mechanical permit, scope not printed
$75.00 flat
Replace coil and condenser
$85.00 per unit (coil and condenser), minimum $85.00
Replace furnace
$135.00 per furnace, minimum $135.00
Vent hood exhaust or other commercial equipment
$185.00 per hood (vent hood exhaust), minimum $185.00
Additional Inspection Fee (if applicable)
$55.00
Re-inspection Fee (if applicable)
$100.00
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Willis Permit Fee Calculator

Pick a permit type and adjust the job value. Total updates instantly, itemized below.

Permit type
Project type
Kind of work
Job type

6 documented rates for this permit type; pick the one that matches your job.

system
15 systems
Estimated mechanical / HVAC permit fee
$185.00
Mechanical / HVAC Permit Fee$185.00
1 system (complete HVAC system) × $185.00 per system (complete HVAC system)
Total Estimate$185.00

Permit fees double if work starts before a permit is obtained. Fees of the Montgomery County Fire Marshal's Office are separate from the city's and are not included here.

Estimate only. Confirm with the Willis building department before applying. Apply online. Phone: 936-856-4611. Permit fees only; excludes impact fees, utility connection charges, and other non-permit charges.

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How to Apply for a Permit in Willis

Apply online through GovWell, the City of Willis online permit platform linked from the city's Permits and Forms page. Contractors must complete the GovWell contractor registration to reach the application forms. Building and development permits need one digital PDF set of plans. The plan review fee is due when you submit, and the remaining permit fees are due when the permit is issued. The city sends written comments within 10 business days on a residential building application and within 20 business days on a commercial building or swimming pool application. For questions, email permits@ci.willis.tx.us or call 936-856-4611.

Source: Willis application instructions

Apply online: Willis permit portal
Building Department Contact
Address
501 W. Montgomery St., Willis, TX 77378

Willis Permit Fee FAQs

How Much Does a Building Permit Cost in Willis?

The building permit for a residential remodel runs $200.00, assuming a 200 sq ft remodel area (the schedule prices per unit), including the documented surcharges and minimum fees. The estimate is built from Willis's sourced fee schedule, and it covers the building permit alone; a job that combines trades pays each applicable permit. Calculate your job's value for an itemized total.

How Much Does a Roofing Permit Cost in Willis?

The roofing permit for a $20,000 residential re-roof runs $70.00, based on Willis's sourced fee schedule.

How Are Permit Fees Calculated in Willis?

A residential building permit is $0.35 per sq ft, minimum $150.00. Electrical and Plumbing permits are priced per sq ft; Mechanical / HVAC permits are priced per system; Roofing permits are flat fees. New construction is priced separately from remodel and alteration work; the calculator asks which kind of job yours is. Every rate comes straight from the sourced fee schedule above. Enter your job's details for an itemized total.

Where Do These Fees Come From?

Every figure on this page is sourced from City of Willis Permit Fee Schedule (Code Sec. 155.073, adopted August 20, 2019). See the official schedule. Last verified .

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